Description
No cooking, no stress, all flavor—overnight oats are the ultimate breakfast meal prep. With six creative, single-serve recipes inspired by U.S. flavors and seasonal favorites, this guide makes your mornings smoother and more satisfying.
Ingredients
- Overnight Oats Base: 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup milk (dairy or plant-based), 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional), 1 tsp chia seeds (optional), 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey, pinch of salt
- Strawberry Cheesecake: Base + 1/4 cup chopped strawberries, 2 tbsp cream cheese or whipped cottage cheese, 1 tbsp graham cracker crumbs, splash vanilla extract
- Peanut Butter Chocolate: Base + 1 tbsp peanut butter, 1 tsp cocoa powder, 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips, dash of cinnamon
- Apple Pie: Base + 1/4 cup chopped apple, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, pinch nutmeg, 1 tsp maple syrup, optional raisins or dates
- Blueberry Lemon: Base + 1/4 cup blueberries, zest of 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp honey
- Banana Bread: Base + 1/2 mashed banana, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, dash vanilla
- Pumpkin Spice: Base + 1/4 cup canned pumpkin, 1/2 tsp pumpkin spice, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp chopped pecans
Instructions
- Mix base ingredients with desired add-ins in a jar or container.
- Stir well, seal, and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
- In the morning, stir and top with fresh fruits, granola, nuts, or extras as listed.
- Enjoy cold or microwave 30–60 seconds for a warm version.
Notes
Overnight oats last up to 5 days refrigerated. Customize with seasonal fruits, protein boosts, or sugar alternatives. Ideal for meal prep and busy mornings.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: overnight oats, healthy breakfast, no cook, single serve, seasonal oats, easy meal prep